Listen "Meet Colton Johnson: Master Breeder of Bugaboo Old English Sheepdogs"
Episode Synopsis
Through the stewardship of several breeders, the story of Bugaboo Kennels spans several generations of passion, persistence, and record-breaking champions. Colton Johnson shares details about his family’s legacy, the breeding theories behind legendary dogs like Georgie Girl, Swagger & S’More, and how Bugaboo continues to shape the future of the Old English Sheepdog breed.Don’t miss this rare inside look at one of the most successful kennels in the dog show world. Watch now!Timestamps:00:00 Origins of Bugaboo Kennels02:42 Early breeding goals and lessons in linebreeding06:39 Colton’s childhood and growing up in a dog show family08:39 Meeting Heather and discovering a passion for showing dogs12:12 Breeding Bugaboo’s Georgie Girl and Picture Perfect13:06 Lessons from his parents as mentors16:17 Influential mentors and breeders outside the family18:33 Moving the Bugaboo bloodline forward20:11 Insights into the selection process23:46 Football analogies for breeding programs25:19 When litters don’t work out & the surprises of genetics26:16 The most notable Bugaboo dogs30:24 Colton’s daughter wins Best Junior at Westminster32:49 Building a community hub36:30 Educating the public on purebred dogs38:16 The story of Hulk, the Bugaboo dog for the Fountain, CO Police41:47 Colton’s most notable accomplishment43:15 Collaboration over competition in breeding48:14 Biggest challenge today: proper mentorship51:41 What gives hope for the future of purebred dogs54:22 What should breeders focus on right now56:28 How Colton hopes Bugaboo will be remembered#BetterBreederChronicles #ColtonJohnson #Bugaboo #PreservationBreeder #ConservationBreeder #AKCDogShows
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